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BikeSmoth
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Homework Statement
A person who weighs 620 N stands at x = 5.00 m, right on the end of a long horizontal diving board that weighs 350 N. The diving board is held up by two supports, one at its left end at x = 0, and one at the point x = 2.00 m. (a) What is the force exerted on the support at x = 0? (b) What is the force acting on the other support? (Use positive to indicate an upward force, negative for a downward force.)
Homework Equations
sum T=0, T=FR
Mgp=wieght of the person
Mgb=weight of the board
FA=force at point a - the left most support
FB=Force at point b - the rightmost support
The Attempt at a Solution
I don't know what I am doing wrong, but apparently these answers are incorrect.
(a) sum T= 0 =-Mgp*Rp+(-Mgb)*Rb+FA*Ra
FA=[Mgp*Rp+Mgb*Rb]/Ra
all about point b
FA=[620N*3m+350N*.5m]/-2m
FA=-1017.5N
(b)FB=[Mgp*Rp+Mgb*Rb]/Rb
about point a
FB=[620*5+350*2.5]/2
FB=1987.5